Latest news and today's news from Malaysia » Penang » Health

... from Bing and Google News

Malaysia , Wednesday 09 September 2026

News Malaysia » Penang » Health: Haze alert: Penang health exco advises face masks as API levels spike

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/other/haze-alert-penang-health-exco-advises-face-masks-as-api-levels-spike/ar-AA2aQUpd
Published on: Tuesday 25 August 2026

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 25 — Residents of Penang are urged to limit outdoor activities as air quality deteriorated ...

News Malaysia » Penang » Health: Penang proposes inclusion of rehabilitation in B40 health scheme

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-my/health/other/penang-proposes-inclusion-of-rehabilitation-in-b40-health-scheme/ar-AA24XgCj
Published on: Friday 05 June 2026

Penang government is submitting a proposal to Health Ministry to include rehabilitation services in the Peka B40 scheme. This initiative will enable more low-income families in the state to access ...

News Malaysia » Penang » Health: Sikh NGO holds unity walk, health camp in Penang

News channel or source: https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2025/10/28/sikh-ngo-holds-unity-walk-health-camp-in-penang
Published on: Monday 27 October 2025

Jagdeep (holding Penang flag) launching the goodwill walk at Gurdwara Sahib Bayan Baru. On his right is Sunil Shukvir holding the Jalur Gemilang. (Right) The medical camp by United Sikhs Malaysia at ...

News Malaysia » Penang » Health: No more warnings for litterbugs as Malaysia’s Penang deploys bodycams

News channel or source: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3359128/no-more-warnings-litterbugs-malaysias-penang-deploys-bodycams
Published on: Thursday 02 July 2026

Malaysia’s heritage state of Penang has begun using body camera footage to prosecute litterbugs, widening a national clean-up drive that could see offenders fined or ordered by a court to carry out ...

News Malaysia » Penang » Health: Runner dies of heat stroke in Penang

News channel or source: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/05/03/runner-dies-of-heat-stroke-in-penang
Published on: Saturday 02 May 2026

The Penang health department said it was the first case of heat-related illness reported in the state this year. (Bernama pic) Penang’s health authorities have confirmed that a man died of heat stroke ...

News Malaysia » Penang » Health: Public warned of hidden risks in bargain procedures

News channel or source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/13/public-warned-of-hidden-risks-in-bargain-procedures
Published on: Sunday 12 July 2026

GEORGE TOWN: Beware of healthcare treatments offered in hotel rooms, private homes and beauty salons at prices far below market rates. Also be wary of providers opera­ting solely through social media ...

News Malaysia » Penang » Health: Malaysia Shuts Schools as Influenza Outbreak Infects 6,000 Students

News channel or source: https://en.tempo.co/read/2057673/malaysia-shuts-schools-as-influenza-outbreak-infects-6000-students
Published on: Thursday 16 October 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Around 6,000 students across Malaysia have been affected by a recent influenza outbreak, prompting the closure of several schools to curb further transmission among children and ...